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HIST 105-04 – History of World Civilization Fall 2017 Professor Will Griffin Phone: 953-5021 Email: [email protected]

Office: Capers 403 Office Hours: TTH 9-10:30 and by appointment

PREREQUISITES: NONE TEXTS:  TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE PAST, VOL. 1 (From the Beginning to 1500) Edition: 6TH Publisher: McGraw Hill ISBN: 978-0-07-750490-8 COURSE OVERVIEW This course surveys the development of human civilizations, and pays special attention to cultural exchange, demographic change, technological development, religion and philosophy to 1500 C.E. Topics examined during the semester include human development on the continent of Africa, and the earliest civilizations that emerged there and in the region between the eastern Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, as well as those that developed in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Patterns of interaction between civilizations and the relevance of the past to the present will also be discussed, in addition to the rise of bureaucratic empires, the spread of world religions, feudalism, and the Silk Road. COURSE FORMAT The format for HIST 105 will consist of lectures, discussions, small group work, and occasional video screenings. The assigned readings from your textbook provide a narrative framework for the course. I will also occasionally provide some primary source readings that we will discuss in class. Terms highlighted in your reading, in addition to material contained in the videos and discussed in lecture, will be covered on in-class quizzes, and on the midterm and final exams. ASSIGNMENTS, REQUIREMENTS, AND EXPECTATIONS Attendance. Class attendance is required for all Citadel students. If you cannot make it to class please contact me beforehand, otherwise your absence will be considered unexcused. Exams. There will be two exams scheduled for the course. They will test the information covered in the readings, lectures, videos, and discussions. There will be a study guide distributed at least two class periods before each exam. Make-up exams will be given only under special circumstances. It is your responsibility to prepare sufficiently for each exam.

Final Paper. You are required to write a five to seven page paper for the course. The topic of which will be given out well in advance of the due date and will likely require you to examine any three cultures that we have studied, making sure to incorporate a number of primary sources into your document. The paper will be due on the date of your final exam. Quizzes. I will give several unannounced quizzes to make sure you are on top of your reading. There will be no make-up quizzes. Participation. In as much as class attendance is mandatory, regular class participation when you are in attendance is also a requirement. That means that you will be evaluated, in-part, based on the level of your involvement during in-class discussions with the rest of your colleagues. The success of this course depends on the regular in-class participation of each student. On a weekly basis at least fifteen minutes will be set aside for some form of group discussion. A = Outstanding. The student makes thoughtful contributions during every class discussion by carefully engaging the primary and secondary readings and showing a critical engagement with the issues. B = Good. The student participates consistently in discussions and demonstrates a basic understanding of the issues at hand. Alternately, the student’s participation is excellent but attendance is irregular. C = Adequate. The student participates most of the time in discussions but does not always show a clear comprehension of the readings. Alternately, the student’s participation is adequate, but attendance is irregular. D = Student rarely contributes to discussions and/or fails to attend. F = Student misses more than 3 classes (beyond the one permitted absence) without a medical excuse or without discussing personal emergency situations with professor. Focus. During our class sessions it is extremely important that the instructor have students’ undivided attention. You should come to class prepared, having finished all assigned readings and tasks for that day. I am happy for you to utilize your technological resources such as lap top computers to take lecture notes. However, if you find that you would rather search the internet, as opposed to using your computers to take notes, then I will ask that you to leave class. Additionally, computers are to be used for taking in-class notes only. If for some reason I find that computer use is being abused I reserve the right to prohibit computers from class altogether. Cell phones and other electronics should be turned off during class. GRADING 2 Exams: 50% Participation, quizzes, and various in-class assignments: 25% Final Paper: 25%

Accessibility Policy. I would encourage you to take advantage of services provided by the Academic Support Center (ASC). If you will require special accommodations for this course, please inform me early in the semester. You may consult with ASC http://www.citadel.edu/root/asc-disability-services. The department is located in 117 Thompson Hall. They will coordinate necessary accommodations for exams and writing assistance for your end of the course paper. THE HONOR CODE The Citadel Honor Code governs all academic endeavors. PLAGIARISM: Is defined as using the words or ideas of others without giving proper credit (a footnote or endnote with the full bibliographic citation). ALL material (book, articles, worldwide web articles) that you consult, paraphrase, or quote MUST be cited in the paper: otherwise, it is plagiarism and violation of the Citadel Honor Code. When in doubt, CITE IT! Course Schedule Week 1 23-25 August

Introductions & Chapter 1: Before History/ The Cradle of Humankind

Week 2 28 AUG-1 SEPT

Chapter 2: Early Societies in Southwest Asia and the IndoEuropean Migrations

Week 3 4-8 SEPT

Chapter 3: Early African Societies and the Bantu Migrations

Week 4 11-15 SEPT

Chapter 4: Early Societies in South Asia

Week 5 18-22 SEPT

Chapter 5: Early Society in Mainland East Asia

Week 6 25-29 SEPT

Chapter 6: Early Societies in the Americas and Oceania

Week 7 2-6 OCT

Chapter 7: The Empires of Persia

Week 8 9-13 OCT

Chapter 8: The Unification of China

Week 9 16-20 OCT

Chapter 9: State, Society, and the Quest for Salvation in India

Week 10 23-27 OCT

Chapter 10: Mediterranean Society: The Greek Phrase

Week 11 30 OCT - 3 NOV

Chapter 11: Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase

Week 12 6-10 NOV

Chapter 12: Cross-Cultural Exchanges on the Silk Roads

Week 13 13-17 NOV

Chapter 13: The Resurgence of Empire in East Asia

Week 14 20-24 NOV

FALL BREAK

Week 15 27 NOV – 1 DEC

Chapter 14: The Expansive Realm of Islam

Week 16 4-6 DEC

FINAL EXAM REVIEW WEEK

8 DEC

FINAL EXAM 1300 and FINAL PAPER DUE (1300-1600)...